While riding is great fun, many horse owners would love to have other games that they can play with their horse. Here are some great ideas for having fun with your equine friend.
Free Play
Turn your horse out in an enclosed area. Start out with it clear of any obstacles. Many horses enjoy playing a good game of follow the leader. Without a lead rope, see if your horse will follow you around the arena. Bring along a few treats to reward him as he tags along. Try setting up some poles on the ground and barrels to weave between.
In the arena, bring a longe whip to encourage your horse to run. Chase him around the ring, using voice commands to encourage him. Try teaching him to turn around and change reins on command. You can set up small jumps along the arena wall, building a chute to keep your horse from running out. Some horses like it when you run around the ring with them.
Tricks
Try teaching your horse to bow. Start out with a treat, showing your horse what you have. Take the treat and hold it down near your horse’s knees. When he understands that he needs to look for the treat down below, start bringing the treat back so that it is in between his legs. Continue bringing it back until he needs to bend down and bow in order to reach the treat. It may take a few sessions to teach him, but if you add the voice aid to bow, he will soon learn what you want and bow for your friends.
While riding is great fun, many horse owners would love to have other games that they can play with their horse. Here are some great ideas for having fun with your equine friend.
Free Play
Turn your horse out in an enclosed area. Start out with it clear of any obstacles. Many horses enjoy playing a good game of follow the leader. Without a lead rope, see if your horse will follow you around the arena. Bring along a few treats to reward him as he tags along. Try setting up some poles on the ground and barrels to weave between.
In the arena, bring a longe whip to encourage your horse to run. Chase him around the ring, using voice commands to encourage him. Try teaching him to turn around and change reins on command. You can set up small jumps along the arena wall, building a chute to keep your horse from running out. Some horses like it when you run around the ring with them.
Tricks
Try teaching your horse to bow. Start out with a treat, showing your horse what you have. Take the treat and hold it down near your horse’s knees. When he understands that he needs to look for the treat down below, start bringing the treat back so that it is in between his legs. Continue bringing it back until he needs to bend down and bow in order to reach the treat. It may take a few sessions to teach him, but if you add the voice aid to bow, he will soon learn what you want and bow for your friends.
Lead Line Hacks
Instead of tacking up on a hot summer’s day, try taking your horse on a hack on a lead line. Go for a walk with your horse, letting him graze a bit on the way. Follow paths that you are familiar with first, to make sure that you are confident with him, then start exploring areas that you would not normally be able to ride in.
Go for a Swim
If you have a lake or river nearby that is safe for horses, try riding your horse bareback into the water. Slowly ease him into the water, and enjoy a refreshing ride through it. Many horses enjoy swimming. Just make sure that you leave the saddle off – wet leather can be a real pain to clean and repair.
Horses enjoy all sorts of activities beyond typical work. Get creative and try playing with your horse. You both will have fun, and become better friends while you are at it.
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December 16th, 2005
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That’s amazing! It always seem easier to draw on the computer then on paper. Really now, to color like that makes me curious, though everyone’s style of art is different.
together we exist together we suffer and forever we will recreate each other…. i witnessed a very magical moment just now…. thank you.
Paris Lo in las vegas
i use photoshop
it’s almost like a photo
great painting
Instead of riding him, run along side him and jump over stuff!! Mine LOVES that. Or just brush him, you'd be surprised how much they like a brush and a clean : )
You do not have to be doing something with your horse all the time. Just spend time getting to know him. Groom him, talk to him so he gets to know your voice. If he is a typical horse, he likes that you are someone who rides him.
You could teach her to bow and lie down and such. Look into pat perrali training stuff and there are cool tricks that he teaches yearlings!
Try http://games.sportlo.hu
It has a great horse game collection
dude, you own! this looks identical to a photograph
Try http://www.somehorsegame.com I play it and it's awesome! Very realistic, nice genetics, and a very friendly atmosphere- and very, very few cheaters. to get ahead to actually have to lay well, unlike in Horseland, where cheating is the name of the game. The basic account is free, and there are upgrades starting at I think $5 per year, or $2 in February when they're on sale. It's in its 4th year now. If you decide to join, hit me up at ranch #20621 (also if you would kindly use that ranch number for who referred you when you sign up) and I can help you get started:)
If you prefer, http://www.equine-ranch.com is the basic version of Some Horse Game – it's not as complex, and all accounts are free, but it seems to have a lot more people that have to idea what they are doing, and only very basic color genetics. It's just run by the same people. The same people are also working on other games that will eventually be released, including Show Kennel Sim and Some Dog Game.
Bucket Ball- Setting a bucket on a chair and trying to shoot whiffle balls or golf balls into the bucket while on your horse
Otherwise i have never heard of any of these other games.
You’re an amazing artist both painting and music wise. keep it up ^ ^
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HOLY CRAP! Comparing this to the original picture, they’re identical!
awesome stuff man,….ama practice hard to get to yo level!
Horse Racing Games
Never play chase.!!!!
awesome! tag youre it! next…just like a kid or a dog..horses of all ages..most animals..respond the same or similar way as kids or dogs…i found that out while i was a stable keep and eventually trained..works great! they need to know youre the friend and authority…
have fun!